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97.9 WHAV ♦ December 05, 2022 ♦ Public Media of New England, Inc.
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Vaughn Monroe, who first recorded “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” performs at WHAV’s opening in 1947.
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WHAV’s Virtual Housewarming Party; End of Year Appeal
On this very day, Dec. 5, 75 years ago, WHAV celebrated its move into the radio station’s new downtown Haverhill building.
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The milestone is worth noting, as today’s WHAV also celebrates returning to the art deco-styled studios. At, what one might call a “housewarming party,” WHAV founder John T. “Jack” Russ welcomed and thanked guests at a Whittier Hotel ceremony Dec. 5, 1947. (See story below or here.)
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The celebration, part of a longer event, brought potential business sponsors and was capped with a live appearance by popular vocalist Vaughn Monroe, who first recorded “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” in 1945.
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A virtual housewarming party is the theme of nonprofit WHAV’s end-of-year appeal. Instead of pitching local information and entertainment to what were once throngs of downtown merchants, today’s nonprofit WHAV asks listeners give a housewarming gift. To give or learn more, click here.
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Wilson Reflects on Four Years of City Growth as Haverhill Conservation Commission Chair
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When Harmony Wilson assumed the chair of the Haverhill Conservation Commission four years ago, she couldn’t have realized it would be an era of increased responsibilities for the volunteer body. The period of great growth in the city saw the Commission scrutinize and place conditions on such projects as Procopio’s plans for 290 Bradford waterfront apartments and retail space, 6,000-panel …
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Haverhill to Ask State Legislature to Allow Retired Police Officers to Work Details up to Age 70
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Retired Haverhill police officers, who would rather not hang up their badges entirely after age 65, will likely be allowed to continue working paid details as a result of a home rule petition approved by the Haverhill City Council last week. The petition, suggested by Councilor Melinda E. Barrett, allows officers to work assignments, contingent on passing a medical exam. …
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WHAV’s 1947 Housewarming Party; Vaughn Monroe’s ‘Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow’ Proves Prophetic
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This story updates an earlier Wavelengths account, noting WHAV’s return to the How Street studio that is adorned with its name in neon lights. A virtual Housewarming Party is the theme of nonprofit WHAV’s end of year appeal. Instead of pitching local information and entertainment to what were once throngs of downtown merchants, today’s nonprofit WHAV asks listeners give a …
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Sections: Local News, What's On?
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Georgetown Begins Recounting Ballots in 2nd Essex State Rep. Race Where Mirra was up 10 Votes
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Election recounts begin today to determine the outcome of the 2nd Essex District state representative race, where incumbent Leonard Mirra was up 10 votes over challenger Kristin E. Kassner out of 23,509 ballots cast. Georgetown is the first of several communities this week to undertake the hand recount before its board of registrars as ordered last week by Secretary of …
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Sections: Election Central, Region
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UMass Lowell Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Research Treatments for Jaw-Joint Disorders
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How does a squirrel produce enough jaw force to crack a nut? According to UMass Lowell, the answer is, “It’s complicated,” but it has the potential to lead to new treatments for jaw-joint disorders, develop new dental protheses, fight diseases like muscular dystrophy and more. The National Science Foundation awarded $2.1 million to a team of scientists led by UMass …
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Sections: Education, Region
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Haverhill Public Library Collects Food for Residents in Need During Patron Pantry Food Drive Dec. 12-23
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The Haverhill Public Library begins it Patron Pantry Food Drive next Monday to benefit local residents in need. The library seeks donations of non-perishable food to benefit Sacred Hearts Food Pantry. Items are accepted from Monday, Dec. 12, to Friday, Dec. 23. Those with questions may call the library at 978-373-1586, ext. 603.
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Sections: Community Spotlight, Haverhill
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Lupoli Companies Names Armstrong Vice President of Construction
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Gary Armstrong recently joined Lupoli Companies of Lawrence as vice president of construction. Lupoli Companies is developer of a $160 million mixed residential and retail project on a 4.5-acre Merrimack Street, Haverhill, parcel, involving the Herbert H. Goecke Jr. Memorial Parking Deck. The company previously constructed the “Heights,” a 10-story mixed use building also in downtown Haverhill. Armstrong has 35 …
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Sections: Business Bulletin, Haverhill, Region
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Today’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: YMCA Regional Executive Director Tracy Fuller.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Suspense: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
Tuesday’s Radio Highlights
- WIN for Breakfast: Local news, weather, traffic, sports and information. Win Damon is light, lively and local, 6-9 a.m. Guest: Haverhill school Superintendent Margaret Marotta.
- Classic Hits: Favorites all day, except as indicated
- Local News: Every half hour from 6-9 a.m., hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m., every half hour from 3-6 p.m.
- Community Spotlight: News of upcoming cultural and civic events, quarter past every hour
- Mass Moments: Today in Massachusetts history, 6:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
- Melinda’s Garden Moment: Melinda Myers offers tips, 7:45 and 4:45 p.m.
- Sound Beat: 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Insight Daily: 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
- Haverhill City Council: When in session, live. 7 p.m.
- X Minus One: 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- FSN World News: 11 p.m.
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